Κράταιγος Φύλλα (Τρικοκκιά, Μουρζιά, Μπουρμπουτζελιά, Ξαγκαθιά, (Crataegus laevigata)

Hawthorn and its fruits are a herb belonging to the genus Crataegus. For centuries, hawthorn has been used as an herbal remedy for digestive problems, heart failure and high blood pressure. In fact, it is a key part of traditional Chinese medicine.

Hawthorn contains plant polyphenols that have been linked to many health benefits due to their antioxidant properties. Because of their antioxidant activity, polyphenols have been associated with many health benefits including a lower risk of the following:

• some cancers,
• type 2 diabetes,
• asthma
• certain infections
• heart problems
• premature aging of the skin

Drinking hawthorn tea has shown anti-inflammatory effects. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, asthma and some cancers. In traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorn is one of the most commonly recommended herbs to help treat high blood pressure.

Hawthorn may act as a vasodilator, meaning it can relax narrowed blood vessels, ultimately lowering blood pressure.

Hawthorn can improve blood fat levels. Cholesterol and triglycerides are two types of fats that are always present in your blood. At normal levels, they are perfectly healthy and play a very important role in the production of hormones and the transport of nutrients throughout your body. However, imbalanced levels of fat in the blood, particularly high triglycerides and low HDL (good) cholesterol, play a role in atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque in your blood vessels. Hawthorn has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Hawthorn berries, as well as the herb, have been used for centuries to treat digestive problems, especially indigestion and stomach pain. Nuts contain fiber, which has been shown to aid digestion by reducing constipation and acting as a prebiotic. Hawthorn berries have been used as a digestive aid for centuries. It can reduce the transit time of food in your digestive system. In addition, its fiber content is prebiotic and can help relieve constipation.

Hawthorn is an ingredient in some hair growth products. Its polyphenol content can promote healthy hair growth.

Hawthorn has a very mild sedative effect, which can help reduce symptoms of anxiety.

Hawthorn is beneficial for people with heart failure as it has been shown to improve heart function and reduce symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue.

*The information given on our website is purely informative and does not replace the advice of your treating physician. Bean & Herb does not advocate self-medication. Bean & Herb does not support την self-healing.